Force Z
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This article is about the Royal Navy squadron. For the commando unit, see Layforce. For other uses, see Z Force (disambiguation).
Force Z was a British naval squadron during the Second World War, consisting of the battleship HMS Prince of Wales, the battlecruiser HMS Repulse and accompanying destroyers. Assembled in 1941, the purpose of the group was to reinforce the British colonial garrisons in the Far East and deter Japanese expansion into British possessions, particularly Malaya and Singapore. Lack of aircraft to protect Force Z, underestimation of the Japanese armed forces, and the political rather than naval motive for its deployment are blamed for the destruction of the force.
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Force Z | |
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Active | 1941 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | Royal Navy |
Size | 2 × capital ships 4 × destroyers |
Garrison/HQ | Singapore |
Engagements | Sinking of Prince of Wales and Repulse aka Battle of Malaya |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Admiral Sir Tom Phillips † (Flag Officer) Captain John Leach † (HMS Prince of Wales) Captain William Tennant (HMS Repulse) |
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